Record #:

24782

Author(s):

Hooley, Danny

Abstract:

Kasib Abdullah founded Believers United for Progress (BUFP), an organization that provides meals for 300 kids in afterschool programs, in 2005. BUFP encourages positive behavior by recruiting at-risk kids to volunteer, therefore ensuring the organization reaches even more people in an effort to restore Durham’s Hayti district.

Source:

Indy Week (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57), Vol. 33 Issue 3, January 2016, p10-11, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Durham County--Social life and customs; Neighborhoods--Durham; Community organization

Record #:

24783

Author(s):

Tullis, Eric

Abstract:

Durham rapper, Kurrel Rice, better known as Professor Toon, has become Durham’s corporate rap spokesperson. His debut album, Take Notes, holds promise to bring him fame outside of Durham.

Source:

Indy Week (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57), Vol. 33 Issue 3, January 2016, p28-29, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Durham County--Social life and customs; Musicians--Durham; Rap musicians